Fairgrounds Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Kentucky Exposition Center
Learn about the events happening in Kentucky Exposition Center during your trip to Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.
Churchill Downs
You can take time to visit Churchill Downs during your travels to Louisville. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
KFC Yum Center
Catch an event at KFC Yum Center during your trip to Louisville. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in the area.
Louisville Slugger Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Louisville Slugger Museum during your travels in Louisville. Amble around the area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
University of Louisville
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Louisville during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Louisville Mega Cavern
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Louisville Mega Cavern during your travels in Louisville. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Fairgrounds
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr by IHG
Customer service was amazing and the room was amazingly spotless. I felt at home in a quiet environment.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Louisville Airport - Fair/Expo by IHG
Perfect
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport
Great location, decent room and breakfast. Stayed two nights for a convention at the expo center. Easy to get to. Breakfast was MUCH better on Friday morning than Saturday. I wonder why? More choices and variety the first day. Easy and convenient and reasonably priced. Bonus was on site Tesla ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport
Everything was great. Nice room Wonderful staff. Great restaurant
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Tru by Hilton Louisville Airport
Staff, especially Mark, and clean room.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Louisville Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairgrounds
University
If you're spending some time in University, L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium and Trager Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
South Louisville
If you're spending some time in South Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum and Churchill Downs are top sights worth seeing.
Schnitzelburg
While Schnitzelburg may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ulmer Stadium and Freedom Hall.
Poplar Level
If you're spending some time in Poplar Level, Louisville Zoo and Louisville Mega Cavern are top sights worth seeing.
Shelby Park
Shelby Park might not have many top sights, but Broadway Theatre and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Germantown
Though Germantown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mid City Mall Shopping Center and Headliners Music Hall.
